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DRFT 2270: Diploma Residential Design
Effective date
September 2017
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will identify the roles of engineering and architectural professionals. Students will study and apply architectural theory, sustainable development initiatives such as LEED and the development and design processes.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 2100.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the roles of engineering and architectural professionals
- Complete a building permit application form
- Describe various media, reproduction methods and drawing applications
- Complete a set of construction specifications
- Identify design principles used in architecture
- Identify the properties of sustainable design
- Apply these concepts and processes in a BIM setting
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, group/team participation, and videos are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Participation |
40 |
2 group/team work sessions of equal value |
|
Assignments |
60 |
2 assignments of equal value |
Course topics
- • Roles of careers and professional practices • Team responsibilities • Drafting media and reproduction methods • Design basics and process • Construction procedures • Building permits • Architectural conventions and standards • Construction specifications • Guidelines and required codes that effect building design • Room relationships and sizes • Exterior design factors • Conservation and environmental design and construction (sustainable design)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.